What to say if someone discloses to you and other tips for sexual violence bystanders
There are three key phrases to remember if ever someone comes forward to you and discloses an incident of sexual violence: “I’m so sorry.” “I’m here for you.” “What do you need?” “The vast majority of people who have been assaulted will tell someone and that person may be you,” Julie Lalonde said at her…
Making space for everyone is a step toward decolonization
An inviting circle to welcome everyone was the set-up of a Dawson College classroom for a Ped Days workshop led by Catherine Richardson Jan. 14. “How can you be part of a community if you are looking at the backs of fellow students?” Catherine asked. The workshop was entitled Decolonizing Practices in Education and was…
Welcome Back Address: January 16, 2020
Bien le bonjour à tous et toutes! Welcome back to work! I hope you had a good holiday break that helped you recharge your batteries, and gave you the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. I wish all of you a happy new year, filled with health, love and successful achievements. A critical…
What does a soccer photo have to do with critical thinking?
In her keynote address entitled Creating Thinking Classrooms at Dawson College Ped Days Jan. 14, Usha James shared a photo of a soccer player about to kick the ball near the net. She asked the audience of about 140 teachers, professionals and support staff how likely it was that the player scored a goal or…
World’s top Java experts were at Dawson College Jan. 10 for software conference
Some of the top speakers in the world on the Java language and software development were at Dawson College Jan. 10 to speak at DAWSCON, the fourth annual software development conference organized by Ken Fogel of the Computer Science Technology Program. “It was the best conference yet and we had the attendance I have been…
Dawson’s brightest students received $23,350 in awards
Second to Convocation, the proudest moment at Dawson College is the Fall Awards Ceremony. On Nov. 20, students and their families, partners and friends were at Dawson College to celebrate student success. Faculty, management and staff as well as donors shared in the celebration as well. Seventy-nine awards were given to an incredible group of…
Second and third place for S.P.A.C.E. students in McGill Physics Hackathon
Dawson students participating in the S.P.A.C.E. (Sciences Participating with Arts and Culture in Education) student enrichment initiative presented their winning McGill Physics Hackathon projects at a Montreal Planetarium gala Nov. 18. Dawson teams placed 2nd and 3rd out of 42 teams that competed in the hackathon that took place at MILA November 2-3. The challenge…
Five Teachers Honoured with Teaching Excellence Awards
Every year, Dawson College recognizes teachers who offer an amazing educational experience with Teaching Excellence Awards. Five teachers will be feted by their colleagues in January at Dawson’s Annual Ped Day for teachers Jan. 13-14. We are proud to present this year’s honourees: Sarah Beer, Sociology “Teaching is learning” for Sarah Beer, chairperson of Sociology…
A Message from Student Services and Human Resources to all Students and Employees
Dawson College sets the record straight Dawson College wishes to share its response with the community to disturbing and inaccurate media reports last week. The College would usually not comment on such a situation. However, given the sensational media coverage, we feel that it is important to do so. Earlier this month, the College was…
Last Modified: November 25, 2019
